DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing ...

Clostridioides difficile is an uncommon but quite serious cause of diarrhea, and it is often associated with antibiotics.

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column noted that a few people need to take antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent a prosthetic knee infection. My friend doesn't have a joint or heart problem, ...

I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing diarrhea on and off. I initially spoke to my general physician, and he thought it could be ...

Gastrointestinal tumors remain a global health challenge, with high incidence and mortality. Among them, colorectal cancer (CRC) carries the heaviest ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Your gut microbiome is as unique as your fingerprint. These bacteria perform important jobs, including breaking down fiber ...

I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing diarrhea on and ...

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. Diff Infection, Study Finds WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Taking opioids may make some patients more likely to develop a dangerous infection, new ...

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In a major step towards a precision therapy for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered how the body's bile acids bind to ...

A low-dose antibiotic developed in Leiden may stop C. difficile infections more effectively by targeting the pathogen while preserving the gut microbiome. Researchers in Leiden have developed a new ...